Entertainment venue

John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ)

Charlottesville, VA

Plan your visit

The arena is at 295 Massie Road. Parking, doors, ticket seller, and entry rules vary by event; pre-purchase parking where offered and arrive early because accessible areas are first come, first served. The venue is cashless and its box office opens only on show and game days.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and companion seating, ramped entrances, accessible parking, and ASL interpretation with at least seven days’ notice are available. KultureCity sensory bags with headphones, fidgets, cue cards, and weighted lap pads are available from Guest Services.

About John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ)

John Paul Jones Arena is a University of Virginia multipurpose arena in Charlottesville. It hosts UVA basketball, major concerts, family entertainment, community events, graduations, and private functions with modern guest services, multiple parking areas, and accessible and sensory-inclusive programs.

Venue policies

Bags

Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, or small clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches are allowed.

Parking

Passes are event-specific and a pass does not guarantee a particular space.

Tickets

Use Ticketmaster or AXS as named for the event.

Prohibited items

Weapons, professional cameras, recording devices, noisemakers, and other listed items are prohibited.

Venue information last reviewed August 2026.

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